New pedestrian path in La Manga del Mar Menor set to be complete within a month
A 2.1-kilometre stretch of new pavement aims to complete a continuous pedestrian route along the Mar Menor strip Work to connect sections of pavement and promenade in La Manga del Mar Menor is expected to be finished within the next month, according to the Mayor of San Javier, José Miguel Luengo, who visited the site this Monday March 23.   The project covers a 2.1-kilometre stretch between the recently opened Sports Park and Veneziola..

San Javier bets on smart, modern bus travel with new digital payment system
Ayuntamiento puts out tender for a contactless ticketing network that will make local buses easier to use and simpler to manage San Javier is preparing to give its public transport a digital upgrade, with the Ayuntamiento launching a tender to design and install a modern payment system for the municipality’s buses.   The move is part of the wider “San Javier, Looking to the Sea” Tourism Sustainability Destination Plan, funded through..

San Javier Mayor praises efforts to reduce biomass from the Mar Menor
The Rambla del Albujón has become a “river” this year, says José Miguel Luengo José Miguel Luengo, the Mayor of San Javier, has praised the efforts to remove biomass from the Mar Menor, calling it a “fundamental” task as he considers the entry of fresh water into the lagoon via the Rambla del Albujón the main cause of the alterations in its marine environment. The current clean-up campaign in the Mar Menor is being carried out..

San Javier's defunct airport finds another new purpose as a €12 million science centre for the Mar Menor
The OM2 Marine Species Centre will bring together universities, research institutes and 21 marine tanks under one roof in San Javier The old San Javier airport is fast becoming one of the most talked-about sites in the Region of Murcia and the latest announcement gives it yet another remarkable new role. The regional government has unveiled plans for OM2, a major marine science centre dedicated to the study and recovery of the Mar Menor, which..

72 solar lights planned for bike lane linking Santiago de la Ribera and San Javier Airport
San Javier Town Hall says the new lighting will make the cycle route safer for cyclists travelling between Santiago de la Ribera and Los Alcázares The San Javier Town Hall has announced plans to install around 72 solar-powered street lights along the RM-F34 bike lane. The route runs from Calle Cataluña in Santiago de la Ribera to the roundabout at San Javier Airport. At the moment, this part has a bike lane running alongside the fence of..

Prado masterpieces hit Murcia's streets this summer
San Javier and three other towns to host travelling exhibition of 50 iconic works San Javier is gearing up for a cultural treat, with the Region of Murcia and Iberdrola Foundation signing a deal to bring the "Prado in the Streets" exhibition to town from June 19 to July 19. It's one of four stops, alongside Cehegín, Murcia and Lorca, running March to July, featuring 50 stunning reproductions of Prado Museum masterpieces that promise..

March 2-30 San Javier unveils full March programme to mark International Women's Day
8M activities will run until Sunday March 30 with events for young people, families and older residents San Javier has just announced a packed programme of events to mark International Women’s Day, with activities running throughout March and aimed at bringing the whole community together around equality.   Councillor for Social Rights and Family, María del Mar Pérez, explained that this year’s 8M programme has been designed to..

Mar Menor ferry service resumes this weekend
The service operates between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor Good news for anyone heading to the Mar Menor, as the weekend ferry service between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga is back in action.   The service officially resumes on Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18, offering a scenic and convenient way to travel across the waters of the Mar Menor. The ferry departs from the jetty at Playa Barnuevo in Santiago de..